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International Women’s Baseball Center Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony

The International Women’s Baseball Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 6 to officially commence the restoration of historic Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. The milestone event introduced IWBC’s Phase One construction schedule as IWBC continues to progress toward completing its six-acre global campus in south Rockford, Illinois. Alongside many project partners, the business […]

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Baseball For All

Rockford, Illinois, to Host 2026 Baseball For All Nationals

GoRockford, Baseball For All and the Rockford Park District have announced that the Rockford region will host the 11th annual Baseball For All Nationals from July 19–25, 2026, during the same week as the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup group stage. The pair of events running back–to–back will make Rockford the epicenter of women’s and […]

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March Madness
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2028 Women’s Final Four Moving to Lucas Oil Stadium

The Division I Women’s Basketball Committee voted on Monday to move the 2028 Women’s Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The committee also voted to continue with the current preliminary-round format through the 2031 championship. “Moving the 2028 Women’s Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium will allow for more access for our fans, […]

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WLL

Women’s Lacrosse League Moving to Full Season Schedule in 2026

The Women’s Lacrosse League will expand its competition calendar to a full season and playoffs starting in 2026 featuring the original four teams over 11 weekends of games. The Boston Guard, New York Charging, Maryland Charm and California Palms will expand rosters to 23 players through a roster expansion draft. The Women’s Lacrosse League will […]

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International Women’s Baseball Center Gets Donation from Mets’ Owner

The International Women’s Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois, has received a $2 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by Alex Cohen, and a $350,000 grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the New York Mets. In recognition of the donation, the park surrounding historic Beyer Stadium — including […]

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Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center
The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center will feature practice courts, a full–service spa, childcare space, Hall of Excellence and more. Rendering courtesy of Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Pacers Sports & Entertainment Breaks Ground on Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center

Pacers Sports & Entertainment has officially broken ground on the $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center, which is set to open ahead of the 2027 WNBA season in downtown Indianapolis and connect to Gainbridge Fieldhouse via skybridge. The 108,000–square–foot, three–story venue will include spaces for performance and conditioning, recovery and rehabilitation, and mental health […]

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With Caitlin Clark and WNBA, Indianapolis Positions Itself as Home of Women’s Sports

At sporting events, there can be noise … and there can be noise. You know the distinction. It’s when one player, or team, gets a special sound, the recognition that while in theory amongst equals, there is one that resonates just that bit more. One of those moments came in Indianapolis ahead of the WNBA […]

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Oak Hill
Oak Hill Country Club will make history in 2037 by hosting its first U.S. Women's Open. USGA photo

Oak Hill Country Club to Host 2037 U.S. Women’s Open

The United States Golf Association has announced that Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, will host the 92nd U.S. Women’s Open in 2037, the first women’s major championship golf to take place at the club which has previously hosted seven men’s professional major championships. Founded in 1901, Oak Hill has previously hosted three U.S. […]

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Youth at Beyer Stadium
Beyer Stadium is the historical site where the Rockford Peaches of the American Girls Professional Baseball League played from 1943–1954. Today, the field hosts a variety of events, but needs renovations. Photo courtesy of the International Women’s Baseball Center

Women’s Baseball Finds a Home in Rockford

When most people think of women’s baseball, what comes to mind is the film A League of Their Own, the 1992 box office hit which tells an interpretative version of real-life events surrounding the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which existed from 1943–1954, with Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell and others playing the parts of […]

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WNBA

WNBA Adds Expansion Teams in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia

The Women’s National Basketball Association has announced Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia will receive expansion teams, bringing the league’s total to 18 teams. The three new teams join the league’s 15 existing teams, including the Golden State Valkyries, who tipped off in May 2025, as well as the previously announced expansion markets in Toronto and Portland […]

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